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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.86 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.86 and 134.01 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.86 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.86 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.86 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 70,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,469.83/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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