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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 525.22 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 525.22 and 119.12 is: 178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 525.22 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/525.22 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 525.22 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 62,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564.21/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.69

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