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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 523.42 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 523.42 and 186.74 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 523.42 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/523.42 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 523.42 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 97,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,743.45/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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