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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 537.42 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 537.42 and 187.24 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 537.42 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/537.42 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 537.42 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 100,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,626.52/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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