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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 469.98 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 469.98 and 198.86 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 469.98 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/469.98 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 469.98 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 93,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,457.87/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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