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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 526.56 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 526.56 and 188.78 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 526.56 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/526.56 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 526.56 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 99,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,401.36/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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