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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 463.17 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 463.17 and 195.84 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 463.17 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/463.17 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 463.17 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 90,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,706.23/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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