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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.40 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.40 and 189.48 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.40 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.40 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.40 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 99,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,931.75/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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