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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 471.56 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 471.56 and 186.46 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 471.56 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/471.56 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 471.56 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 87,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,923.79/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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