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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 523.17 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 523.17 and 132.39 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 523.17 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/523.17 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 523.17 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 69,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,262.48/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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