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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 525.06 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 525.06 and 187.68 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 525.06 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/525.06 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 525.06 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 98,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,543.26/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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