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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 470.49 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 470.49 and 193.61 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 470.49 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/470.49 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 470.49 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 91,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,089.22/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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