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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 469.37 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 469.37 and 192.77 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 469.37 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/469.37 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 469.37 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 90,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,477.14/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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