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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 527.84 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 527.84 and 132.47 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 527.84 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/527.84 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 527.84 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 69,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,920.66/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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