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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 470.50 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 470.50 and 193.58 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 470.50 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/470.50 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 470.50 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 91,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,079.39/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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