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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 509.58 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 509.58 and 186.03 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 509.58 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/509.58 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 509.58 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 94,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,797.17/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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