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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 523.27 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 523.27 and 132.58 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 523.27 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/523.27 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 523.27 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 69,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371.86/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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