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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.82 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.82 and 131.62 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.82 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.82 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.82 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 68,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,681.95/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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