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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 470.21 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 470.21 and 193.37 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 470.21 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/470.21 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 470.21 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 90,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,921.19/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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