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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.34 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.34 and 186.79 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.34 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.34 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.34 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 95,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,513.20/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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