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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 528.62 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 528.62 and 187.83 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 528.62 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/528.62 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 528.62 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 99,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,289.76/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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