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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 522.42 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 522.42 and 131.95 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 522.42 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/522.42 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 522.42 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 68,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,933.32/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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