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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 520.38 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 520.38 and 184.95 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 520.38 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/520.38 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 520.38 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 96,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,244.28/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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