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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 528.21 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 528.21 and 189.79 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 528.21 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/528.21 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 528.21 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 100,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,246.33/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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