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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 527.94 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 527.94 and 187.72 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 527.94 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/527.94 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 527.94 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 99,104.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,104.90/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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