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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 527.78 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 527.78 and 187.18 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 527.78 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/527.78 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 527.78 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 98,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,789.01/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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