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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 470.29 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 470.29 and 193.46 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 470.29 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/470.29 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 470.29 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 90,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,982.30/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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