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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 521.32 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 521.32 and 185.16 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 521.32 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/521.32 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 521.32 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 96,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,527.61/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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