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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.85, 526.23 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.85, 526.23 and 134.31 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.85 : 526.23 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.85/526.23 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.85x = 526.23 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.85x = 70,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,677.95/350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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