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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.69, 526.28 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.69, 526.28 and 188.49 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.69 : 526.28 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.69/526.28 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.69x = 526.28 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.69x = 99,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,198.52/350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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