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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 525.96 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 525.96 and 188.34 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 525.96 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/525.96 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 525.96 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 99,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,059.31/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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