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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 469.73 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 469.73 and 191.01 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 469.73 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/469.73 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 469.73 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 89,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,723.13/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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