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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 525.91 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 525.91 and 134.24 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 525.91 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/525.91 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 525.91 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 70,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,598.16/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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