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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 527.18 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 527.18 and 145.89 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 527.18 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/527.18 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 527.18 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 76,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,909.56/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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