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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 525.72 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 525.72 and 144.89 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 525.72 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/525.72 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 525.72 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 76,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,171.71/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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