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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.10 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.10 and 193.28 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.10 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.10 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.10 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 90,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,860.93/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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