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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 527.73 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 527.73 and 95.32 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 527.73 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/527.73 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 527.73 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 50,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303.22/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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