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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 525.10 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 525.10 and 133.60 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 525.10 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/525.10 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 525.10 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 70,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,153.36/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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