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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 525.68 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 525.68 and 134.24 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 525.68 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/525.68 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 525.68 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 70,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.28/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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