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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 469.46 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 469.46 and 184.94 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 469.46 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/469.46 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 469.46 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 86,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,821.93/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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