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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 525.02 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 525.02 and 187.82 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 525.02 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/525.02 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 525.02 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 98,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,609.26/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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