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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523.48 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523.48 and 186.56 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523.48 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523.48 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523.48 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 97,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,660.43/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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