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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 522.45 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 522.45 and 186.02 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 522.45 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/522.45 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 522.45 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 97,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,186.15/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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