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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 524.96 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 524.96 and 187.72 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 524.96 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/524.96 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 524.96 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 98,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,545.49/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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