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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 528.17 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 528.17 and 189.50 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 528.17 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/528.17 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 528.17 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 100,088.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,088.22/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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