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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.78, 470.22 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.78, 470.22 and 193.40 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.78 : 470.22 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.78/470.22 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.78x = 470.22 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.78x = 90,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,940.55/340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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