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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 521 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 521 and 184.93 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 521 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/521 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 521 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 96,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,345.93/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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