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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 527.82 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 527.82 and 189.76 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 527.82 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/527.82 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 527.82 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 100,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,159.12/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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