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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 527.73 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 527.73 and 189.33 is: 284.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 527.73 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/527.73 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 527.73 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 99,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,915.12/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.10

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