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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 526.10 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 526.10 and 188.58 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 526.10 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/526.10 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 526.10 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 99,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,210.01/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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