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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.67, 463.27 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.67, 463.27 and 195.86 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 463.27 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/463.27 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 463.27 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 90,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,737.08/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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