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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 524.10 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 524.10 and 187.00 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 524.10 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/524.10 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 524.10 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 98,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,006.09/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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