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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 510.99 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 510.99 and 186.83 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 510.99 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/510.99 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 510.99 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 95,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,465.71/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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