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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 528.20 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 528.20 and 187.98 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 528.20 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/528.20 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 528.20 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 99,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,291.04/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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