Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 470.93 and 186
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 341.25, 470.93 and 186 is: 256.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341.25 : 470.93 = 186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341.25/470.93 = 186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341.25x = 470.93 × 186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341.25x = 87,592.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,592.05/341.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256.68
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