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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.56 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.56 and 192.82 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.56 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.56 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.56 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 90,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,540.56/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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