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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.51, 525.49 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.51, 525.49 and 145.13 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.51 : 525.49 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.51/525.49 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.51x = 525.49 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.51x = 76,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,264.36/350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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