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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 525.47 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 525.47 and 119.20 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 525.47 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/525.47 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 525.47 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 62,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,634.11/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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