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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 522.38 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 522.38 and 131.90 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 522.38 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/522.38 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 522.38 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 68,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,899.64/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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