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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 470.37 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 470.37 and 191.49 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 470.37 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/470.37 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 470.37 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 90,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,071.15/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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