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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 469.79 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 469.79 and 193.08 is: 266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 469.79 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/469.79 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 469.79 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 90,707.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,707.05/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.46

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