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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 526.11 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 526.11 and 188.62 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 526.11 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/526.11 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 526.11 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 99,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,234.87/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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