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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 523.10 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 523.10 and 186.74 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 523.10 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/523.10 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 523.10 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 97,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,680.14/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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