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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 524.40 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 524.40 and 133.16 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 524.40 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/524.40 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 524.40 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 69,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,829.10/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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