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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.07 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.07 and 131.63 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.07 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.07 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.07 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 68,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,717.13/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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