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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 525.14 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 525.14 and 103.31 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 525.14 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/525.14 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 525.14 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 54,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249.85/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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