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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 470.43 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 470.43 and 185.66 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 470.43 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/470.43 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 470.43 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 87,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337.68/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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