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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.86, 524.37 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.86, 524.37 and 187.45 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.86 : 524.37 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.86/524.37 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.86x = 524.37 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.86x = 98,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293.16/349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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