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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.74 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.74 and 185.64 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.74 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.74 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.74 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 96,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,855.81/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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