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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 524.88 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 524.88 and 188.63 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 524.88 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/524.88 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 524.88 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 99,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007.46/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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