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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.19, 525.32 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.19, 525.32 and 119.15 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.19 : 525.32 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.19/525.32 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.19x = 525.32 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.19x = 62,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,588.66/350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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