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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 526.12 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 526.12 and 131.38 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 526.12 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/526.12 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 526.12 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 69,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,120.00/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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