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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 526.46 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 526.46 and 188.72 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 526.46 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/526.46 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 526.46 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 99,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,353.53/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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