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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 528.50 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 528.50 and 188.02 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 528.50 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/528.50 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 528.50 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 99,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,368.57/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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