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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 529.06 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 529.06 and 188.02 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 529.06 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/529.06 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 529.06 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 99,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,473.88/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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