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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 523.03 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 523.03 and 132.27 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 523.03 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/523.03 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 523.03 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 69,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181.18/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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