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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 470.39 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 470.39 and 191.49 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 470.39 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/470.39 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 470.39 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 90,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,074.02/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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