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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.62, 463.02 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.62, 463.02 and 195.72 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.62 : 463.02 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.62/463.02 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.62x = 463.02 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.62x = 90,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,622.27/335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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