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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 463.44 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 463.44 and 195.91 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 463.44 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/463.44 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 463.44 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 90,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,791.37/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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