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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 509.80 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 509.80 and 185.66 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 509.80 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/509.80 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 509.80 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 94,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,649.47/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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