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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 510.98 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 510.98 and 186.89 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 510.98 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/510.98 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 510.98 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 95,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,493.56/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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