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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.06 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.06 and 187.83 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.06 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.06 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.06 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 98,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,622.02/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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