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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.31, 525.97 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.31, 525.97 and 186.41 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.31 : 525.97 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.31/525.97 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.31x = 525.97 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.31x = 98,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,043.44/351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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