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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 524.97 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 524.97 and 188.13 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 524.97 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/524.97 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 524.97 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 98,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,762.61/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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