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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.81 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.81 and 134.17 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.81 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.81 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.81 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 70,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,546.61/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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