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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 525.78 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 525.78 and 188.34 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 525.78 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/525.78 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 525.78 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 99,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,025.41/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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