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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 511.20 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 511.20 and 186.51 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 511.20 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/511.20 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 511.20 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 95,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,343.91/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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