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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 519.78 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 519.78 and 184.19 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 519.78 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/519.78 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 519.78 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 95,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,738.28/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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