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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.24, 529.88 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.24, 529.88 and 188.58 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.24 : 529.88 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.24/529.88 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.24x = 529.88 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.24x = 99,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,923.83/353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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