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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 521.70 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 521.70 and 185.80 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 521.70 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/521.70 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 521.70 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 96,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,931.86/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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