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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 509.98 and 185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 509.98 and 185.89 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 509.98 = 185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/509.98 = 185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 509.98 × 185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 94,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,800.18/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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