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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 469.76 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 469.76 and 193.03 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 469.76 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/469.76 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 469.76 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 90,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,677.77/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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