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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 463.55 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 463.55 and 196.02 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 463.55 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/463.55 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 463.55 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 90,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,865.07/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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