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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 470.05 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 470.05 and 185.37 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 470.05 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/470.05 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 470.05 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 87,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,133.17/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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