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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 523.75 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 523.75 and 132.82 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 523.75 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/523.75 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 523.75 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 69,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,564.48/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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