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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 528.21 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 528.21 and 189.88 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 528.21 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/528.21 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 528.21 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 100,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,295.19/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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