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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 522.12 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 522.12 and 185.99 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 522.12 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/522.12 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 522.12 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 97,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,109.10/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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