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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 526.72 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 526.72 and 189.06 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 526.72 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/526.72 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 526.72 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 99,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,581.68/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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