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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 470.46 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 470.46 and 193.54 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 470.46 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/470.46 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 470.46 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 91,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,052.83/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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