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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 525.91 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 525.91 and 145.25 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 525.91 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/525.91 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 525.91 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 76,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,388.43/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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