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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 525.16 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 525.16 and 133.56 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 525.16 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/525.16 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 525.16 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 70,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140.37/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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