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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 527.98 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 527.98 and 120.88 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 527.98 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/527.98 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 527.98 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 63,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,822.22/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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