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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 525.90 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 525.90 and 188.32 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 525.90 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/525.90 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 525.90 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 99,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,037.49/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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