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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.29 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.29 and 192.72 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.29 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.29 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.29 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 90,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,441.57/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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