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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 469.87 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 469.87 and 193.10 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 469.87 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/469.87 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 469.87 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 90,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,731.90/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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