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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 529.55 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 529.55 and 188.43 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 529.55 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/529.55 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 529.55 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 99,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,781.78/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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