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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 524.64 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 524.64 and 133.18 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 524.64 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/524.64 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 524.64 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 69,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,870.74/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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