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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 469.49 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 469.49 and 192.87 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 469.49 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/469.49 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 469.49 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 90,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,551.02/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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