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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 524.10 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 524.10 and 187.05 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 524.10 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/524.10 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 524.10 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 98,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,032.91/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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