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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 470.19 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 470.19 and 193.38 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 470.19 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/470.19 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 470.19 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 90,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,924.38/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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