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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.98 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.98 and 120.86 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.98 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.98 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.98 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 63,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,811.66/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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