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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 521.42 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 521.42 and 185.63 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 521.42 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/521.42 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 521.42 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 96,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,787.66/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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