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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.70 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.70 and 146.40 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.70 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.70 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.70 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 77,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,255.28/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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