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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 469.82 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 469.82 and 200.60 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 469.82 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/469.82 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 469.82 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 94,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,245.89/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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