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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 511.17 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 511.17 and 186.90 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 511.17 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/511.17 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 511.17 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 95,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,537.67/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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