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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 509.83 and 185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 509.83 and 185.89 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 509.83 = 185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/509.83 = 185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 509.83 × 185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 94,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,772.30/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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