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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 469.28 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 469.28 and 192.74 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 469.28 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/469.28 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 469.28 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 90,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,449.03/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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