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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 522.36 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 522.36 and 186.30 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 522.36 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/522.36 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 522.36 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 97,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,315.67/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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