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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 526.23 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 526.23 and 188.46 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 526.23 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/526.23 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 526.23 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 99,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,173.31/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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