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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.75 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.75 and 132.18 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.75 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.75 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.75 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 69,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,097.10/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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