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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 526.29 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 526.29 and 188.61 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 526.29 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/526.29 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 526.29 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 99,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,263.56/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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