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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 471.61 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 471.61 and 186.51 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 471.61 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/471.61 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 471.61 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 87,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,959.98/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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