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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 521.97 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 521.97 and 131.62 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 521.97 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/521.97 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 521.97 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 68,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,701.69/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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