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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 523.59 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 523.59 and 132.61 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 523.59 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/523.59 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 523.59 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 69,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,433.27/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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