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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 519.66 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 519.66 and 184.12 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 519.66 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/519.66 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 519.66 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 95,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,679.80/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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