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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 526.42 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 526.42 and 119.89 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 526.42 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/526.42 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 526.42 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 63,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,112.49/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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