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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.65, 525.56 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.65, 525.56 and 188.44 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.65 : 525.56 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.65/525.56 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.65x = 525.56 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.65x = 99,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,036.53/350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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