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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 469.44 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 469.44 and 192.81 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 469.44 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/469.44 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 469.44 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 90,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,512.73/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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