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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 522.78 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 522.78 and 132.04 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 522.78 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/522.78 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 522.78 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 69,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,027.87/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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