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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 470.51 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 470.51 and 193.57 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 470.51 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/470.51 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 470.51 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 91,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,076.62/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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