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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.85, 529.28 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.85, 529.28 and 188.29 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.85 : 529.28 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.85/529.28 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.85x = 529.28 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.85x = 99,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,654.54/352.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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