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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.57 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.57 and 131.05 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.57 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.57 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.57 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 68,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,875.95/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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