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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.28 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.28 and 146.12 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.28 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.28 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.28 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 77,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,045.94/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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