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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 522.19 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 522.19 and 131.71 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 522.19 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/522.19 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 522.19 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 68,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,777.64/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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