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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 523.10 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 523.10 and 132.16 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 523.10 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/523.10 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 523.10 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 69,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132.90/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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