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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.50 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.50 and 133.80 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.50 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.50 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.50 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 70,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,311.90/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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