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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 470.17 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 470.17 and 193.35 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 470.17 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/470.17 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 470.17 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 90,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,907.37/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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