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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 529.31 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 529.31 and 133.50 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 529.31 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/529.31 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 529.31 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 70,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,662.89/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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