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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 528.62 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 528.62 and 188.41 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 528.62 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/528.62 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 528.62 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 99,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.29/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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