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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 511.20 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 511.20 and 186.89 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 511.20 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/511.20 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 511.20 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 95,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,535.61/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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