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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.39, 469.76 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.39, 469.76 and 191.04 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.39 : 469.76 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.39/469.76 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.39x = 469.76 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.39x = 89,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,742.95/340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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