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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 470.50 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 470.50 and 191.59 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 470.50 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/470.50 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 470.50 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 90,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,139.78/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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