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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 525.28 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 525.28 and 187.60 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 525.28 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/525.28 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 525.28 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 98,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,542.53/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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