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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 524.10 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 524.10 and 187.04 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 524.10 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/524.10 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 524.10 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 98,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,027.66/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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