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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 526.55 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 526.55 and 145.53 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 526.55 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/526.55 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 526.55 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 76,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,631.13/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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