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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 528.34 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 528.34 and 189.72 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 528.34 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/528.34 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 528.34 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 100,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,236.66/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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