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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 523.46 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 523.46 and 132.52 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 523.46 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/523.46 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 523.46 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 69,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,368.92/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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