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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 527.26 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 527.26 and 189.20 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 527.26 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/527.26 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 527.26 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 99,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,757.59/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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