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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.69, 525.68 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.69, 525.68 and 145.37 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.69 : 525.68 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.69/525.68 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.69x = 525.68 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.69x = 76,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,416.06/350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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