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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 470.49 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 470.49 and 193.59 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 470.49 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/470.49 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 470.49 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 91,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,082.16/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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