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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 469.61 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 469.61 and 190.96 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 469.61 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/469.61 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 469.61 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 89,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,676.73/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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