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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 523.63 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 523.63 and 132.73 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 523.63 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/523.63 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 523.63 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 69,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,501.41/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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