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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.32 and 193.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.32 and 193.45 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.32 = 193.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.32 = 193.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.32 × 193.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 90,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,982.44/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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