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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 469.96 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 469.96 and 193.24 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 469.96 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/469.96 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 469.96 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 90,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,813.41/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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