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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 523.80 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 523.80 and 92.70 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 523.80 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/523.80 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 523.80 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 48,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,556.26/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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