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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 512.18 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 512.18 and 183.09 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 512.18 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/512.18 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 512.18 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 93,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,774.12/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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