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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 513.36 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 513.36 and 186.28 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 513.36 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/513.36 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 513.36 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 95,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,627.42/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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