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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 522.68 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 522.68 and 186.16 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 522.68 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/522.68 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 522.68 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 97,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,302.11/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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