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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.52, 527.70 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.52, 527.70 and 189.80 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.52 : 527.70 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.52/527.70 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.52x = 527.70 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.52x = 100,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,157.46/352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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