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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 526.40 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 526.40 and 188.52 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 526.40 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/526.40 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 526.40 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 99,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,236.93/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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