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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 470.26 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 470.26 and 193.38 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 470.26 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/470.26 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 470.26 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 90,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,938.88/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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