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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 527.00 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 527.00 and 187.02 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 527.00 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/527.00 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 527.00 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 98,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,559.31/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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