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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 527.01 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 527.01 and 188.73 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 527.01 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/527.01 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 527.01 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 99,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462.42/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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