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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 526.32 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 526.32 and 134.42 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 526.32 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/526.32 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 526.32 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 70,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,749.25/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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