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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.80 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.80 and 133.42 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.80 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.80 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.80 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 70,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,018.82/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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