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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 526.33 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 526.33 and 186.41 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 526.33 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/526.33 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 526.33 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 98,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,113.18/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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