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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 463.23 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 463.23 and 195.74 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 463.23 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/463.23 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 463.23 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 90,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,672.64/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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