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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 463.50 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 463.50 and 195.96 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 463.50 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/463.50 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 463.50 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 90,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,827.46/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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