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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 469.14 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 469.14 and 207.37 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 469.14 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/469.14 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 469.14 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 97,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,285.56/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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