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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 470.03 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 470.03 and 193.28 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 470.03 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/470.03 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 470.03 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 90,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,844.08/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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