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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 509.66 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 509.66 and 186.01 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 509.66 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/509.66 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 509.66 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 94,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,801.86/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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