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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 526.88 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 526.88 and 188.95 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 526.88 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/526.88 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 526.88 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 99,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555.11/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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