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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 522.88 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 522.88 and 132.53 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 522.88 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/522.88 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 522.88 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 69,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,297.29/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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