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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.87, 526.30 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.87, 526.30 and 100.71 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.87 : 526.30 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.87/526.30 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.87x = 526.30 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.87x = 53,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,003.42/350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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