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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.74, 471.60 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.74, 471.60 and 186.49 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.74 : 471.60 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.74/471.60 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.74x = 471.60 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.74x = 87,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,948.68/341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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