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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.59 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.59 and 187.74 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.59 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.59 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.59 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 98,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,486.53/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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