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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.67, 525.09 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.67, 525.09 and 187.86 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.67 : 525.09 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.67/525.09 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.67x = 525.09 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.67x = 98,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,643.41/350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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