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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 525.86 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 525.86 and 131.27 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 525.86 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/525.86 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 525.86 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 69,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,029.64/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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