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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.08 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.08 and 185.56 is: 278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.08 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.08 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.08 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 97,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,433.00/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.20

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