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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 516.26 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 516.26 and 182 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 516.26 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/516.26 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 516.26 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 93,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,959.32/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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