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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 527.96 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 527.96 and 187.66 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 527.96 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/527.96 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 527.96 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 99,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,076.97/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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