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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 528.81 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 528.81 and 133.21 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 528.81 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/528.81 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 528.81 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 70,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,440.72/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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