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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 528.18 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 528.18 and 132.78 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 528.18 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/528.18 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 528.18 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 70,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,131.74/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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