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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 526.38 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 526.38 and 134.36 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 526.38 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/526.38 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 526.38 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 70,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721.28/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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