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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 524.13 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 524.13 and 132.95 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 524.13 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/524.13 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 524.13 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 69,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,683.08/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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