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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 525.42 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 525.42 and 130.95 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 525.42 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/525.42 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 525.42 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 68,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803.75/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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