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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 526.31 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 526.31 and 134.45 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 526.31 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/526.31 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 526.31 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 70,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,762.38/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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