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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 509.95 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 509.95 and 185.95 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 509.95 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/509.95 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 509.95 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 94,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,825.20/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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