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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 527.10 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 527.10 and 188.92 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 527.10 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/527.10 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 527.10 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 99,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,579.73/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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