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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 522.19 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 522.19 and 131.62 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 522.19 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/522.19 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 522.19 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 68,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,730.65/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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