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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 524.12 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 524.12 and 121.25 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 524.12 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/524.12 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 524.12 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 63,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,548.94/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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