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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 522.23 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 522.23 and 131.72 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 522.23 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/522.23 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 522.23 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 68,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,788.14/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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