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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.60 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.60 and 133.28 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.60 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.60 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.60 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 69,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,918.69/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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