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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 525.05 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 525.05 and 144.56 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 525.05 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/525.05 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 525.05 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 75,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,901.23/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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