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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 521.76 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 521.76 and 131.58 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 521.76 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/521.76 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 521.76 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 68,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,653.18/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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