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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 528.77 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 528.77 and 188.35 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 528.77 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/528.77 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 528.77 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 99,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,592.98/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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