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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.41 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.41 and 186.18 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.41 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.41 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.41 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 97,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,261.36/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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