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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 521.94 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 521.94 and 131.52 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 521.94 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/521.94 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 521.94 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 68,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,645.55/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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