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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 471.58 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 471.58 and 186.48 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 471.58 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/471.58 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 471.58 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 87,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,939.77/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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