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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 469.67 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 469.67 and 185.09 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 469.67 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/469.67 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 469.67 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 86,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,927.95/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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