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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 522.63 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 522.63 and 131.95 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 522.63 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/522.63 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 522.63 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 68,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961.03/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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