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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 522.16 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 522.16 and 131.56 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 522.16 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/522.16 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 522.16 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 68,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,695.37/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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