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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 527.46 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 527.46 and 146.06 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 527.46 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/527.46 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 527.46 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 77,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,041.76/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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