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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 527.56 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 527.56 and 189.36 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 527.56 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/527.56 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 527.56 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 99,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,898.76/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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