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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 471.05 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 471.05 and 186.09 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 471.05 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/471.05 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 471.05 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 87,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,657.69/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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