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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.37, 524.15 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.37, 524.15 and 130.01 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.37 : 524.15 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.37/524.15 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.37x = 524.15 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.37x = 68,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,142.13/349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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