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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 525.26 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 525.26 and 130.86 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 525.26 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/525.26 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 525.26 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 68,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,734.87/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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