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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 526.32 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 526.32 and 188.82 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 526.32 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/526.32 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 526.32 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 99,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,379.74/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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