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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.55, 528.05 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.55, 528.05 and 189.88 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.55 : 528.05 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.55/528.05 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.55x = 528.05 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.55x = 100,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,265.29/352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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