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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 525.72 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 525.72 and 188.70 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 525.72 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/525.72 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 525.72 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 99,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,203.36/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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