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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 521.04 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 521.04 and 185.56 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 521.04 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/521.04 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 521.04 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 96,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,684.18/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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