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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.06, 469.29 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.06, 469.29 and 184.81 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.06 : 469.29 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.06/469.29 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.06x = 469.29 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.06x = 86,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729.48/340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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