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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.27, 525.40 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.27, 525.40 and 119.21 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.27 : 525.40 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.27/525.40 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.27x = 525.40 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.27x = 62,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632.93/350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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