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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 470.38 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 470.38 and 193.48 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 470.38 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/470.38 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 470.38 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 91,008.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,008.05/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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