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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 527.49 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 527.49 and 146.58 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 527.49 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/527.49 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 527.49 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 77,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,319.48/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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