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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.68 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.68 and 188.22 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.68 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.68 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.68 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 98,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,943.49/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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