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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.25, 522.51 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.25, 522.51 and 186.04 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.25 : 522.51 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.25/522.51 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.25x = 522.51 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.25x = 97,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,207.76/348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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