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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 469.75 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 469.75 and 193.04 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 469.75 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/469.75 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 469.75 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 90,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,680.54/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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