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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 511.26 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 511.26 and 186.80 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 511.26 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/511.26 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 511.26 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 95,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,500.81/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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