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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 527.43 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 527.43 and 187.42 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 527.43 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/527.43 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 527.43 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 98,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,851.48/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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