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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 523.14 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 523.14 and 132.46 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 523.14 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/523.14 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 523.14 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 69,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,295.12/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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