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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 523.26 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 523.26 and 132.42 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 523.26 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/523.26 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 523.26 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 69,290.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290.09/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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