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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 522.89 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 522.89 and 186.17 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 522.89 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/522.89 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 522.89 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 97,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,344.28/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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