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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 526.32 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 526.32 and 188.73 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 526.32 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/526.32 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 526.32 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 99,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,332.37/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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