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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.76 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.76 and 132.75 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.76 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.76 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.76 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 69,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,528.48/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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