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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 470.54 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 470.54 and 193.62 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 470.54 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/470.54 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 470.54 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 91,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,105.95/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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