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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.70, 524.25 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.70, 524.25 and 187.47 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.70 : 524.25 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.70/524.25 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.70x = 524.25 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.70x = 98,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,281.15/349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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