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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 523.70 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 523.70 and 132.66 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 523.70 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/523.70 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 523.70 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 69,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,474.04/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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