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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 523.78 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 523.78 and 132.72 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 523.78 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/523.78 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 523.78 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 69,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,516.08/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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