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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 470.10 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 470.10 and 185.41 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 470.10 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/470.10 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 470.10 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 87,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161.24/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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