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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 526.93 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 526.93 and 145.83 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 526.93 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/526.93 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 526.93 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 76,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,841.44/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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