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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.91, 518.89 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.91, 518.89 and 183.59 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.91 : 518.89 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.91/518.89 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.91x = 518.89 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.91x = 95,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259.96/345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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