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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 526.51 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 526.51 and 131.67 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 526.51 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/526.51 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 526.51 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 69,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,325.57/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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