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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 526.67 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 526.67 and 188.50 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 526.67 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/526.67 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 526.67 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 99,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277.30/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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