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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 469.40 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 469.40 and 192.78 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 469.40 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/469.40 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 469.40 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 90,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,489.97/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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