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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.60, 470.03 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.60, 470.03 and 185.35 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.60 : 470.03 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.60/470.03 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.60x = 470.03 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.60x = 87,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,117.96/340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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