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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.69, 524.60 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.69, 524.60 and 133.25 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.69 : 524.60 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.69/524.60 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.69x = 524.60 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.69x = 69,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,902.95/349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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