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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 511.25 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 511.25 and 186.66 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 511.25 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/511.25 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 511.25 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 95,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,428.99/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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