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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.51 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.51 and 144.89 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.51 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.51 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.51 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 76,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,141.14/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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