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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 525.24 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 525.24 and 133.78 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 525.24 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/525.24 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 525.24 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 70,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,266.61/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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