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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 523.98 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 523.98 and 132.84 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 523.98 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/523.98 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 523.98 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 69,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,605.50/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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