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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 524.76 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 524.76 and 187.01 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 524.76 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/524.76 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 524.76 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 98,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,131.81/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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