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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 511.26 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 511.26 and 186.76 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 511.26 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/511.26 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 511.26 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 95,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,482.92/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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