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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 525.68 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 525.68 and 188.04 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 525.68 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/525.68 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 525.68 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 98,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,848.87/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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