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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 521.10 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 521.10 and 185.13 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 521.10 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/521.10 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 521.10 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 96,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,471.24/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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