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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 469.53 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 469.53 and 192.87 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 469.53 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/469.53 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 469.53 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 90,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,557.29/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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