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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 525.92 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 525.92 and 188.01 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 525.92 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/525.92 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 525.92 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 98,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,877.28/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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