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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 526.16 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 526.16 and 134.36 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 526.16 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/526.16 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 526.16 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 70,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,694.86/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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