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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.11, 526.71 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.11, 526.71 and 188.57 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.11 : 526.71 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.11/526.71 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.11x = 526.71 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.11x = 99,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,321.70/351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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