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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 469.69 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 469.69 and 192.98 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 469.69 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/469.69 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 469.69 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 90,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,641.47/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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