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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 526.08 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 526.08 and 188.08 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 526.08 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/526.08 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 526.08 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 98,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945.13/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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