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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 469.62 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 469.62 and 192.98 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 469.62 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/469.62 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 469.62 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 90,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,628.44/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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