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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 523.80 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 523.80 and 186.78 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 523.80 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/523.80 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 523.80 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 97,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,835.36/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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