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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 529.03 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 529.03 and 130.36 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 529.03 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/529.03 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 529.03 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 68,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,964.18/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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