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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 521.13 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 521.13 and 184.97 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 521.13 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/521.13 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 521.13 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 96,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,395.41/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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