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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 527.46 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 527.46 and 189.56 is: 284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 527.46 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/527.46 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 527.46 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 99,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,985.32/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.16

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