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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.81, 525.88 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.81, 525.88 and 186.24 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 525.88 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/525.88 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 525.88 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 97,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,939.89/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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