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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 469.65 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 469.65 and 193.01 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 469.65 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/469.65 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 469.65 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 90,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,644.80/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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