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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 523.67 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 523.67 and 132.55 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 523.67 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/523.67 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 523.67 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 69,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,412.46/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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