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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 523.82 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 523.82 and 186.85 is: 280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 523.82 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/523.82 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 523.82 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 97,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,875.77/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.57

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