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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 470.07 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 470.07 and 193.29 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 470.07 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/470.07 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 470.07 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 90,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,859.83/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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