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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 527.00 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 527.00 and 188.88 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 527.00 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/527.00 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 527.00 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 99,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,538.82/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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