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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 510 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 510 and 188 is: 282

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 510 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/510 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 510 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 95,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,880/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282

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