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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.83, 519.98 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.83, 519.98 and 184.56 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.83 : 519.98 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.83/519.98 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.83x = 519.98 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.83x = 95,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,966.59/346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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