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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 522.35 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 522.35 and 131.75 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 522.35 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/522.35 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 522.35 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 68,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819.61/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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