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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.78 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.78 and 187.68 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.78 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.78 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.78 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 98,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,490.71/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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