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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.93, 526.57 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.93, 526.57 and 188.60 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.93 : 526.57 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.93/526.57 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.93x = 526.57 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.93x = 99,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,308.00/350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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