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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 470.23 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 470.23 and 193.43 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 470.23 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/470.23 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 470.23 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 90,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,956.59/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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