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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 521.87 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 521.87 and 185.82 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 521.87 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/521.87 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 521.87 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 96,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,972.95/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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