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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 523.60 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 523.60 and 186.66 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 523.60 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/523.60 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 523.60 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 97,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,734.71/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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