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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 519.16 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 519.16 and 183.86 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 519.16 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/519.16 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 519.16 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 95,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,452.76/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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