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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 526.01 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 526.01 and 188.67 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 526.01 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/526.01 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 526.01 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 99,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,241.36/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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