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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 525.14 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 525.14 and 119.03 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 525.14 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/525.14 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 525.14 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 62,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,504.64/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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