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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 524.81 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 524.81 and 187.95 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 524.81 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/524.81 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 524.81 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 98,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,635.42/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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