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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.35, 527.18 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.35, 527.18 and 188.85 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.35 : 527.18 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.35/527.18 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.35x = 527.18 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.35x = 99,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,554.36/351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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