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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 470.23 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 470.23 and 193.39 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 470.23 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/470.23 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 470.23 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 90,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,936.12/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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