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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 525.15 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 525.15 and 187.86 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 525.15 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/525.15 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 525.15 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 98,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,654.68/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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