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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 527.96 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 527.96 and 156.87 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 527.96 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/527.96 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 527.96 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 82,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,821.48/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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