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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 527.82 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 527.82 and 95.38 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 527.82 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/527.82 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 527.82 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 50,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,340.36/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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