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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 526.38 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 526.38 and 119.87 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 526.38 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/526.38 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 526.38 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 63,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,097.17/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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