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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 470.58 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 470.58 and 193.62 is: 267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 470.58 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/470.58 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 470.58 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 91,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,113.70/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.21

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