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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 525.91 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 525.91 and 145.27 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 525.91 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/525.91 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 525.91 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 76,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,398.95/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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