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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 522.83 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 522.83 and 132.02 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 522.83 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/522.83 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 522.83 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 69,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,024.02/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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