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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 526.20 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 526.20 and 188.80 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 526.20 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/526.20 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 526.20 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 99,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,346.56/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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