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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 522.96 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 522.96 and 186.28 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 522.96 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/522.96 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 522.96 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 97,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,416.99/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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