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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 525.26 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 525.26 and 141.88 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 525.26 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/525.26 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 525.26 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 74,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,523.89/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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