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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.35, 530.03 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.35, 530.03 and 188.79 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.35 : 530.03 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.35/530.03 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.35x = 530.03 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.35x = 100,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,060.77/353.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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