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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 525.18 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 525.18 and 144.78 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 525.18 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/525.18 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 525.18 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 76,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,035.56/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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