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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 526.49 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 526.49 and 188.38 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 526.49 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/526.49 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 526.49 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 99,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,181.03/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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