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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 527.38 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 527.38 and 188.75 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 527.38 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/527.38 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 527.38 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 99,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,543.82/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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