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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 511.30 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.30 and 186.66 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 511.30 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/511.30 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 511.30 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 95,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,439.26/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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