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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 527.20 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 527.20 and 188.80 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 527.20 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/527.20 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 527.20 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 99,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,535.36/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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