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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 471.34 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 471.34 and 186.30 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 471.34 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/471.34 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 471.34 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 87,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,810.64/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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