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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.08, 520.89 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.08, 520.89 and 131.08 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.08 : 520.89 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.08/520.89 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.08x = 520.89 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.08x = 68,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278.26/347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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