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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 527.99 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 527.99 and 156.86 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 527.99 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/527.99 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 527.99 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 82,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,817.09/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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