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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 527.12 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 527.12 and 120.30 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 527.12 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/527.12 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 527.12 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 63,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,412.54/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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