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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 526.32 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 526.32 and 189.36 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 526.32 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/526.32 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 526.32 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 99,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,663.96/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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