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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 528.30 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 528.30 and 189.52 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 528.30 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/528.30 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 528.30 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 100,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,123.42/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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