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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.25 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.25 and 186.98 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.25 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.25 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.25 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 95,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,590.03/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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