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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 525.08 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 525.08 and 130.51 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 525.08 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/525.08 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 525.08 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 68,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,529.17/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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