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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 525.22 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 525.22 and 130.73 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 525.22 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/525.22 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 525.22 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 68,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,662.01/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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