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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.61 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.61 and 189.20 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.61 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.61 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.61 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 99,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,823.81/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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