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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 511.55 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 511.55 and 186.46 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 511.55 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/511.55 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 511.55 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 95,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,383.61/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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