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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 470.11 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 470.11 and 193.27 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 470.11 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/470.11 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 470.11 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 90,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,858.16/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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