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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 523.12 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 523.12 and 132.20 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 523.12 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/523.12 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 523.12 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 69,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,156.46/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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