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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 523.38 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 523.38 and 186.75 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 523.38 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/523.38 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 523.38 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 97,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,741.22/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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