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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.04 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.04 and 131.77 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.04 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.04 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.04 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 68,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,789.21/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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