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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 525.81 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 525.81 and 188.28 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 525.81 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/525.81 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 525.81 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 98,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999.51/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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