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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.04, 528.26 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.04, 528.26 and 189.72 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.04 : 528.26 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.04/528.26 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.04x = 528.26 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.04x = 100,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,221.49/352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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