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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 523.30 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 523.30 and 132.42 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 523.30 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/523.30 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 523.30 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 69,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,295.39/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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