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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 525.87 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 525.87 and 188.76 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 525.87 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/525.87 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 525.87 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 99,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,263.22/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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