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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.45, 530.18 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.45, 530.18 and 188.87 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.45 : 530.18 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.45/530.18 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.45x = 530.18 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.45x = 100,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,135.10/353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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