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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.67, 463.26 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.67, 463.26 and 195.78 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 463.26 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/463.26 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 463.26 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 90,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,693.75/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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