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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 469.41 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 469.41 and 190.81 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 469.41 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/469.41 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 469.41 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 89,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,568.12/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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