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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 525.06 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 525.06 and 187.44 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 525.06 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/525.06 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 525.06 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 98,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,417.25/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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