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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 523.71 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 523.71 and 132.75 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 523.71 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/523.71 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 523.71 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 69,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,522.50/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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