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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.37 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.37 and 193.53 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.37 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.37 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.37 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 91,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030.71/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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