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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 525.53 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 525.53 and 130.97 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 525.53 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/525.53 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 525.53 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 68,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,829.75/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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