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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.11, 525.21 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.11, 525.21 and 187.57 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.11 : 525.21 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.11/525.21 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.11x = 525.21 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.11x = 98,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,513.64/350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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