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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 525.56 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 525.56 and 131.14 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 525.56 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/525.56 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 525.56 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 68,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,920.95/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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