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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.07, 527.12 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.07, 527.12 and 187.17 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.07 : 527.12 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.07/527.12 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.07x = 527.12 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.07x = 98,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,661.05/352.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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