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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 471.89 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 471.89 and 186.71 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 471.89 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/471.89 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 471.89 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 88,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,106.46/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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