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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 521.94 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 521.94 and 131.63 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 521.94 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/521.94 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 521.94 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 68,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,700.85/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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