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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 525.40 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 525.40 and 130.90 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 525.40 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/525.40 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 525.40 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 68,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774.86/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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