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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 470.42 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 470.42 and 193.51 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 470.42 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/470.42 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 470.42 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 91,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030.97/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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