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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 471.52 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 471.52 and 186.45 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 471.52 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/471.52 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 471.52 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 87,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,914.90/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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