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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 463.51 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 463.51 and 195.98 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 463.51 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/463.51 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 463.51 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 90,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,837.71/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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