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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.76, 474.40 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.76, 474.40 and 186.40 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.76 : 474.40 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.76/474.40 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.76x = 474.40 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.76x = 88,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,427.94/343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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