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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 511.14 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 511.14 and 186.41 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 511.14 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/511.14 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 511.14 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 95,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,278.12/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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