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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.58 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.58 and 187.16 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.58 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.58 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.58 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 98,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,739.23/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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