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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.14 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.14 and 144.70 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.14 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.14 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.14 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 75,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,987.76/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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