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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.61, 525.57 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.61, 525.57 and 131.17 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.61 : 525.57 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.61/525.57 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.61x = 525.57 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.61x = 68,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,940.08/350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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