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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 522.56 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 522.56 and 132 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 522.56 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/522.56 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 522.56 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 68,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,977.92/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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