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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.35, 526.07 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.35, 526.07 and 188.35 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.35 : 526.07 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.35/526.07 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.35x = 526.07 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.35x = 99,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,085.28/350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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