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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 524.86 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 524.86 and 130.67 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 524.86 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/524.86 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 524.86 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 68,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,583.46/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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