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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 527.35 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 527.35 and 189.37 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 527.35 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/527.35 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 527.35 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 99,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,861.63/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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