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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.24 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.24 and 189.86 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.24 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.24 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.24 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 100,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,291.65/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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