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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.98 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.98 and 185.56 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.98 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.98 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.98 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 96,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,856.84/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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