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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.36 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.36 and 193.49 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.36 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.36 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.36 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 91,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,008.76/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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