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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 470.48 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 470.48 and 193.50 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 470.48 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/470.48 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 470.48 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 91,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,036.91/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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