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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 521.64 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 521.64 and 183.06 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 521.64 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/521.64 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 521.64 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 95,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,491.42/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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