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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.19, 524.93 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.19, 524.93 and 144.87 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.19 : 524.93 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.19/524.93 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.19x = 524.93 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.19x = 76,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,044.57/350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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