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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 524.42 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 524.42 and 130.19 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 524.42 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/524.42 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 524.42 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 68,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,277.35/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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