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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 525.14 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 525.14 and 118.99 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 525.14 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/525.14 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 525.14 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 62,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,486.41/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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