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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 527.42 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 527.42 and 146.12 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 527.42 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/527.42 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 527.42 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 77,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,064.56/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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