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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 463.60 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 463.60 and 196.07 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 463.60 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/463.60 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 463.60 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 90,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,898.04/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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