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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 469.67 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 469.67 and 193.04 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 469.67 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/469.67 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 469.67 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 90,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,665.10/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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