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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 525.48 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 525.48 and 188.24 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 525.48 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/525.48 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 525.48 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 98,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,916.36/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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