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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 521.85 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 521.85 and 185.45 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 521.85 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/521.85 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 521.85 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 96,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,774.47/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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