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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.13, 469.38 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.13, 469.38 and 184.88 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 469.38 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/469.38 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 469.38 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 86,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,776.63/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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