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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 525.60 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 525.60 and 187.92 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 525.60 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/525.60 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 525.60 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 98,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,770.75/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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