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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 527.08 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 527.08 and 188.78 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 527.08 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/527.08 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 527.08 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 99,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,503.95/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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