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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 463.62 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 463.62 and 196.10 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 463.62 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/463.62 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 463.62 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 90,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,912.58/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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