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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 522.99 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 522.99 and 186.53 is: 279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 522.99 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/522.99 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 522.99 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 97,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,550.71/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.57

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