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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 525.42 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 525.42 and 187.83 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 525.42 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/525.42 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 525.42 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 98,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,689.64/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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