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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 462.96 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 462.96 and 195.71 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 462.96 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/462.96 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 462.96 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 90,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,603.59/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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