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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 469.93 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 469.93 and 193.16 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 469.93 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/469.93 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 469.93 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 90,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,770.71/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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