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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 527.26 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 527.26 and 189.24 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 527.26 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/527.26 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 527.26 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 99,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,776.05/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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