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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.59, 521.88 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.59, 521.88 and 183.20 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.59 : 521.88 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.59/521.88 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.59x = 521.88 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.59x = 95,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,605.12/347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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