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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.82, 518.62 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.82, 518.62 and 183.41 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.82 : 518.62 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.82/518.62 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.82x = 518.62 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.82x = 95,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,120.09/345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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