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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 526.10 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 526.10 and 188.37 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 526.10 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/526.10 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 526.10 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 99,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,100.52/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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