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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 525.28 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 525.28 and 119.14 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 525.28 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/525.28 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 525.28 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 62,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,581.86/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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