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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 525.43 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 525.43 and 187.93 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 525.43 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/525.43 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 525.43 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 98,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,744.06/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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