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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 469.24 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 469.24 and 192.64 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 469.24 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/469.24 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 469.24 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 90,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,394.39/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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