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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 527.88 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 527.88 and 146.60 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 527.88 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/527.88 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 527.88 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 77,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,384.57/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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