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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.71, 519.51 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.71, 519.51 and 183.51 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.71 : 519.51 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.71/519.51 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.71x = 519.51 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.71x = 95,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,335.28/345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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