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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.71, 522.51 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.71, 522.51 and 185.51 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.71 : 522.51 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.71/522.51 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.71x = 522.51 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.71x = 96,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,930.83/347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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