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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.27 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.27 and 144.79 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.27 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.27 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.27 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 76,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,053.84/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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