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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 527.98 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 527.98 and 121.14 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 527.98 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/527.98 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 527.98 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 63,956.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,956.25/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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