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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.53, 525.18 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.53, 525.18 and 188.33 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.53 : 525.18 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.53/525.18 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.53x = 525.18 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.53x = 98,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,905.23/350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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