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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.49 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.49 and 189.45 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.49 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.49 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.49 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 99,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,932.98/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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