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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.91, 526.40 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.91, 526.40 and 131.48 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.91 : 526.40 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.91/526.40 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.91x = 526.40 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.91x = 69,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,207.78/350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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