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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 522.77 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 522.77 and 132.09 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 522.77 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/522.77 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 522.77 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 69,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,052.03/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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