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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 525.87 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 525.87 and 188.45 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 525.87 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/525.87 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 525.87 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 99,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,100.20/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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