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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.60 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.60 and 131.10 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.60 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.60 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.60 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 68,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906.16/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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