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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 524.79 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 524.79 and 187.74 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 524.79 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/524.79 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 524.79 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 98,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,524.07/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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