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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.57, 529.17 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.57, 529.17 and 188.18 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.57 : 529.17 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.57/529.17 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.57x = 529.17 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.57x = 99,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,578.94/352.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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