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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 526.20 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 526.20 and 156.06 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 526.20 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/526.20 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 526.20 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 82,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,118.77/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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