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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 524.04 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 524.04 and 132.78 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 524.04 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/524.04 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 524.04 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 69,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,582.03/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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