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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 470.16 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 470.16 and 193.36 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 470.16 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/470.16 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 470.16 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 90,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,910.14/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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