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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 523.92 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 523.92 and 132.88 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 523.92 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/523.92 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 523.92 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 69,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,618.49/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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