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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.60 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.60 and 185.94 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.60 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.60 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.60 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 97,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,172.24/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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