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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 527.47 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 527.47 and 146.50 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 527.47 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/527.47 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 527.47 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 77,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,274.36/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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