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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 523.58 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 523.58 and 132.59 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 523.58 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/523.58 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 523.58 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 69,418.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.19/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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