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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 527.45 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 527.45 and 132.42 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 527.45 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/527.45 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 527.45 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 69,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,844.93/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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