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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 527.50 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 527.50 and 146.18 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 527.50 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/527.50 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 527.50 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 77,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,109.95/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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