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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 470.14 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 470.14 and 193.39 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 470.14 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/470.14 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 470.14 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 90,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,920.37/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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