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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 528.79 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 528.79 and 133.30 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 528.79 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/528.79 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 528.79 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 70,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,487.71/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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