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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 524.88 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 524.88 and 187.92 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 524.88 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/524.88 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 524.88 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 98,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,635.45/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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