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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 469.91 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 469.91 and 193.15 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 469.91 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/469.91 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 469.91 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 90,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,759.80/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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