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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 527.18 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 527.18 and 146.09 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 527.18 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/527.18 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 527.18 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 77,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,016.31/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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