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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 525.78 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 525.78 and 188.06 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 525.78 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/525.78 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 525.78 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 98,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875.56/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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