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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 463.51 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 463.51 and 196.09 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 463.51 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/463.51 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 463.51 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 90,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,888.03/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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