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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 469.74 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 469.74 and 193.03 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 469.74 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/469.74 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 469.74 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 90,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,672.74/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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