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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 526.89 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 526.89 and 145.88 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 526.89 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/526.89 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 526.89 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 76,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860.08/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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