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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 521.97 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 521.97 and 131.53 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 521.97 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/521.97 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 521.97 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 68,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,654.71/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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