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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 521.78 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 521.78 and 185.50 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 521.78 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/521.78 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 521.78 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 96,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,790.19/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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