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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 470.57 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 470.57 and 185.74 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 470.57 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/470.57 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 470.57 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 87,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401.32/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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