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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 469.37 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 469.37 and 184.87 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 469.37 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/469.37 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 469.37 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 86,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,771.51/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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