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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.93, 526.79 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.93, 526.79 and 188.93 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.93 : 526.79 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.93/526.79 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.93x = 526.79 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.93x = 99,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,523.80/350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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