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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 528.68 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 528.68 and 187.87 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 528.68 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/528.68 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 528.68 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 99,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,322.19/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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