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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 525.76 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 525.76 and 188.20 is: 282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 525.76 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/525.76 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 525.76 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 98,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,948.22/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.14

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