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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 471.50 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 471.50 and 186.42 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 471.50 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/471.50 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 471.50 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 87,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,897.03/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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