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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.75, 518.84 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.75, 518.84 and 183.54 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.75 : 518.84 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.75/518.84 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.75x = 518.84 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.75x = 95,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,227.89/345.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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