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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.63, 526.14 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.63, 526.14 and 142.35 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.63 : 526.14 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.63/526.14 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.63x = 526.14 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.63x = 74,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,896.56/350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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