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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 527.18 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 527.18 and 134.98 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 527.18 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/527.18 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 527.18 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 71,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,156.76/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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