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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 510.54 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 510.54 and 186.48 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 510.54 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/510.54 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 510.54 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 95,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,205.50/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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