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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.81 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.81 and 133.97 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.81 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.81 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.81 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 70,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,440.14/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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