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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 524.98 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 524.98 and 130.72 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 524.98 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/524.98 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 524.98 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 68,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,624.73/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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