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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 525.87 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 525.87 and 188.37 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 525.87 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/525.87 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 525.87 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 99,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,058.13/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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