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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 526.56 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 526.56 and 189.08 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 526.56 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/526.56 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 526.56 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 99,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,561.96/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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