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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 525.26 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 525.26 and 119.02 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 525.26 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/525.26 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 525.26 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 62,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,516.45/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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