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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 526.95 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 526.95 and 145.72 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 526.95 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/526.95 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 526.95 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 76,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,787.81/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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