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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.86 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.86 and 120.81 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.86 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.86 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.86 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 63,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,770.77/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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