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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.73 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.73 and 132.09 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.73 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.73 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.73 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 69,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,047.41/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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