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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 522 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 522 and 131.68 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 522 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/522 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 522 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 68,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,736.96/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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