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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 527.45 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 527.45 and 189.14 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 527.45 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/527.45 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 527.45 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 99,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,758.31/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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