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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 521.93 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 521.93 and 131.49 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 521.93 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/521.93 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 521.93 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 68,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,628.90/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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