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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 524.10 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 524.10 and 132.96 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 524.10 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/524.10 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 524.10 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 69,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,684.34/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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