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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 526.26 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 526.26 and 188.01 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 526.26 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/526.26 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 526.26 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 98,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,942.14/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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