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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 527.81 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 527.81 and 157.05 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 527.81 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/527.81 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 527.81 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 82,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,891.78/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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