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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 469.31 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 469.31 and 192.72 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 469.31 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/469.31 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 469.31 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 90,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,444.66/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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