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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 527.11 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 527.11 and 145.94 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 527.11 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/527.11 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 527.11 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 76,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,923.43/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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