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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 527.39 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 527.39 and 187.06 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 527.39 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/527.39 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 527.39 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 98,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653.57/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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