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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 529.44 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 529.44 and 188.41 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 529.44 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/529.44 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 529.44 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 99,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,750.47/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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