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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 527.13 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 527.13 and 189.36 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 527.13 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/527.13 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 527.13 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 99,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,817.34/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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