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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 525.15 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 525.15 and 144.81 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 525.15 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/525.15 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 525.15 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 76,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,046.97/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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