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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 538.72 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 538.72 and 188 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 538.72 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/538.72 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 538.72 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 101,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,279.36/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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