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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.50 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.50 and 186.88 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.50 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.50 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.50 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 95,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,589.12/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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