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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 470.33 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 470.33 and 193.50 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 470.33 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/470.33 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 470.33 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 91,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,010.51/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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