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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.84 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.84 and 185.76 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.84 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.84 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.84 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 96,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,937.00/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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