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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 470.29 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 470.29 and 185.54 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 470.29 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/470.29 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 470.29 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 87,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,256.68/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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