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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 522.05 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 522.05 and 131.63 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 522.05 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/522.05 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 522.05 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 68,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,714.17/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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