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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.88 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.88 and 193.16 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.88 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.88 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.88 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 90,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,759.67/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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