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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.77, 525.70 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.77, 525.70 and 145.05 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.77 : 525.70 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.77/525.70 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.77x = 525.70 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.77x = 76,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,255.02/350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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