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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 529.78 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 529.78 and 188.63 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 529.78 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/529.78 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 529.78 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 99,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,932.40/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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