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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 470.18 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 470.18 and 185.47 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 470.18 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/470.18 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 470.18 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 87,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,202.18/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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