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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.18 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.18 and 193.36 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.18 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.18 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.18 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 90,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,914.00/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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