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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 529.98 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 529.98 and 189.08 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 529.98 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/529.98 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 529.98 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 100,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,208.62/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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