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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.92, 526.50 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.92, 526.50 and 145.89 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.92 : 526.50 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.92/526.50 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.92x = 526.50 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.92x = 76,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,807.72/350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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