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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 523.92 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 523.92 and 132.92 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 523.92 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/523.92 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 523.92 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 69,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,639.45/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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