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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.07 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.07 and 131.29 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.07 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.07 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.07 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 69,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,067.73/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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