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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 469.34 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 469.34 and 184.85 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 469.34 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/469.34 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 469.34 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 86,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,754.23/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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