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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 509.89 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 509.89 and 185.93 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 509.89 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/509.89 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 509.89 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 94,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,803.85/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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