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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 524.18 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 524.18 and 133.08 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 524.18 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/524.18 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 524.18 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 69,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,757.87/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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