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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 523.90 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 523.90 and 132.81 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 523.90 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/523.90 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 523.90 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 69,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,579.16/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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