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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.40 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.40 and 189.18 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.40 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.40 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.40 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 99,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773.53/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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