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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.52 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.52 and 188.73 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.52 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.52 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.52 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 99,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,370.59/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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