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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 511.43 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 511.43 and 186.87 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 511.43 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/511.43 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 511.43 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 95,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,569.99/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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