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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 522.94 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 522.94 and 186.74 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 522.94 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/522.94 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 522.94 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 97,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,653.82/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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