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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 525.09 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 525.09 and 141.79 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 525.09 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/525.09 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 525.09 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 74,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,452.51/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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