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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 471.83 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 471.83 and 186.66 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 471.83 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/471.83 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 471.83 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 88,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,070.14/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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