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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 522.18 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 522.18 and 186.17 is: 278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 522.18 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/522.18 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 522.18 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 97,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,211.64/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.78

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