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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 524.42 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 524.42 and 130.17 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 524.42 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/524.42 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 524.42 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 68,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,263.10/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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