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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 469.08 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 469.08 and 200.14 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 469.08 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/469.08 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 469.08 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 93,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,881.67/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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