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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 527.03 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 527.03 and 145.89 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 527.03 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/527.03 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 527.03 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 76,888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,888.41/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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