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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 523.86 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 523.86 and 187.12 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 523.86 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/523.86 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 523.86 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 98,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,024.68/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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