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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.44 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.44 and 186.80 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.44 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.44 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.44 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 95,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,536.99/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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