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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 470.24 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 470.24 and 193.42 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 470.24 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/470.24 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 470.24 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 90,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,954.17/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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