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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.23 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.23 and 119.07 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.23 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.23 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.23 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 62,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539.66/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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