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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 469.42 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 469.42 and 192.79 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 469.42 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/469.42 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 469.42 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 90,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,496.17/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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