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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 510.81 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 510.81 and 186.74 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 510.81 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/510.81 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 510.81 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 95,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,388.66/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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