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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.69 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.69 and 130.44 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.69 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.69 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.69 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 68,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,440.56/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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