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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 519.20 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 519.20 and 183.63 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 519.20 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/519.20 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 519.20 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 95,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,340.70/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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