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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.93, 471.86 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.93, 471.86 and 186.68 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.93 : 471.86 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.93/471.86 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.93x = 471.86 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.93x = 88,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,087.29/341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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