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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 526.95 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 526.95 and 156.39 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 526.95 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/526.95 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 526.95 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 82,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,409.71/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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