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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 521.88 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 521.88 and 185.50 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 521.88 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/521.88 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 521.88 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 96,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,808.74/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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