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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 527.51 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 527.51 and 189.54 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 527.51 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/527.51 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 527.51 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 99,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,984.25/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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