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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.50 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.50 and 131.12 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.50 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.50 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.50 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 68,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,900.28/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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