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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 469.96 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 469.96 and 198.76 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 469.96 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/469.96 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 469.96 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 93,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,409.25/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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