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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 525.18 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 525.18 and 133.72 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 525.18 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/525.18 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 525.18 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 70,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,227.07/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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