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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 525.14 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 525.14 and 187.82 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 525.14 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/525.14 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 525.14 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 98,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,631.79/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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