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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 526.98 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 526.98 and 146.09 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 526.98 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/526.98 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 526.98 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 76,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,986.51/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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