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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 521.84 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 521.84 and 131.55 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 521.84 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/521.84 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 521.84 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 68,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,647.39/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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