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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.62 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.62 and 186.91 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.62 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.62 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.62 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 95,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,626.89/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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