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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 524.40 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 524.40 and 133.13 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 524.40 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/524.40 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 524.40 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 69,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,810.08/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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