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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 470.46 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 470.46 and 191.56 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 470.46 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/470.46 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 470.46 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 90,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,121.32/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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