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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 470.06 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 470.06 and 185.38 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 470.06 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/470.06 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 470.06 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 87,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,139.72/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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