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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 470.17 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 470.17 and 193.34 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 470.17 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/470.17 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 470.17 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 90,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,902.67/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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