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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 525.56 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 525.56 and 119.20 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 525.56 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/525.56 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 525.56 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 62,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,646.75/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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