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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 463.40 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 463.40 and 195.87 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 463.40 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/463.40 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 463.40 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 90,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,764.49/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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