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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.14, 525.21 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.14, 525.21 and 133.78 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.14 : 525.21 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.14/525.21 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.14x = 525.21 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.14x = 70,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,262.59/350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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