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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 529.34 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 529.34 and 188.27 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 529.34 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/529.34 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 529.34 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 99,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,655.25/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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