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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 521.76 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 521.76 and 185.01 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 521.76 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/521.76 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 521.76 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 96,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,530.82/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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