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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.69 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.69 and 131.20 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.69 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.69 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.69 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 68,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,969.21/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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