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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 510.40 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 510.40 and 186.14 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 510.40 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/510.40 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 510.40 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 95,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,005.86/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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