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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 522.39 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 522.39 and 131.97 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 522.39 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/522.39 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 522.39 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 68,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,936.54/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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