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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 470.60 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 470.60 and 193.63 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 470.60 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/470.60 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 470.60 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 91,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,119.98/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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