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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 469.83 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 469.83 and 193.11 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 469.83 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/469.83 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 469.83 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 90,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,728.87/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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