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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 469.67 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 469.67 and 192.96 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 469.67 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/469.67 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 469.67 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 90,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,626.56/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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