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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.21 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.21 and 130.29 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.21 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.21 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.21 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 68,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,296.70/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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