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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 469.86 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 469.86 and 191.10 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 469.86 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/469.86 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 469.86 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 89,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.26/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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