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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 526.51 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 526.51 and 189.33 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 526.51 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/526.51 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 526.51 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 99,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,684.14/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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