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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 509.48 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 509.48 and 185.94 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 509.48 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/509.48 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 509.48 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 94,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,731.78/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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