Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.99, 521.97 and 185.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347.99, 521.97 and 185.99 is: 278.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347.99 : 521.97 = 185.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347.99/521.97 = 185.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347.99x = 521.97 × 185.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347.99x = 97,078.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,078.59/347.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278.97
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