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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 469.88 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 469.88 and 200.73 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 469.88 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/469.88 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 469.88 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 94,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,318.01/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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