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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 524.17 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 524.17 and 132.94 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 524.17 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/524.17 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 524.17 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 69,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,683.98/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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