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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 529.37 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 529.37 and 188.91 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 529.37 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/529.37 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 529.37 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 100,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,003.29/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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