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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 525.38 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 525.38 and 157.76 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 525.38 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/525.38 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 525.38 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 82,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,883.95/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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