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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 462.92 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 462.92 and 195.57 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 462.92 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/462.92 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 462.92 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 90,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,532.29/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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