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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 527.12 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 527.12 and 146.10 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 527.12 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/527.12 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 527.12 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 77,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,012.23/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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