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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.40, 518.72 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.40, 518.72 and 183.40 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.40 : 518.72 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.40/518.72 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.40x = 518.72 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.40x = 95,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,133.25/345.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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