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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.69 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.69 and 187.43 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.69 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.69 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.69 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 98,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,341.71/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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