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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 527.84 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 527.84 and 189.64 is: 284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 527.84 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/527.84 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 527.84 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 100,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,099.58/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.54

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