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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.42, 519.18 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.42, 519.18 and 184.06 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.42 : 519.18 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.42/519.18 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.42x = 519.18 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.42x = 95,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,560.27/346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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