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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 527.44 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 527.44 and 189.28 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 527.44 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/527.44 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 527.44 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 99,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,833.84/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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