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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 526.47 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 526.47 and 186.66 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 526.47 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/526.47 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 526.47 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 98,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,270.89/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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