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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 521.86 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 521.86 and 185.49 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 521.86 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/521.86 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 521.86 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 96,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,799.35/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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