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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 526.60 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 526.60 and 188.87 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 526.60 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/526.60 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 526.60 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 99,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,456.55/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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