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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 526.78 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 526.78 and 145.71 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 526.78 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/526.78 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 526.78 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 76,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,757.11/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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