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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 469.86 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 469.86 and 193.14 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 469.86 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/469.86 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 469.86 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 90,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,748.76/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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