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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 525.23 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 525.23 and 187.70 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 525.23 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/525.23 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 525.23 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 98,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,582.11/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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